As we move into another registration period, the Student Government has some good news.<\/p>\n
As you may have noticed, the Unofficial Course Evals for Fall \u201808 are up and available.\u00a0 They can be found here: https:\/\/www.law.harvard.edu\/current\/orgs\/student-gov\/secure\/fall-2008-course-evaluations.html<\/p>\n
You will notice that the formatting on these evals is quite a bit different.\u00a0 The same information is still presented.\u00a0 It may be just a little less . . . user friendly.\u00a0 Please take a look at them and let us know what you think.\u00a0 This format is much easier and quicker to produce, and if they are usable in this format it will enable us to get the evals to you in a much more timely manner.<\/p>\n
A simple key to understanding the format follows.\u00a0 The eval survey is reproduced below and the included COLUMN INFO refers to which column(s) in the eval you can find the answers.<\/p>\n
As always, your feedback is appreciated.<\/p>\n
Thanks very much,
\nBrian<\/p>\n
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1)\u00a0 Please select the course and professor you are reviewing from the drop-down list.<\/p>\n
Select one: COLUMN A<\/p>\n
2)\u00a0 Workload (choose one)\u00a0 COLUMN B<\/p>\n
A. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Light
\nB. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Reasonable
\nC. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Heavy but manageable
\nD. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Extremely time consuming<\/p>\n
3)\u00a0 Difficulty of material (choose one)\u00a0 COLUMN C<\/p>\n
A. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Easy
\nB. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Average
\nC. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0More challenging than average
\nD. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Very difficult<\/p>\n
4)\u00a0 Primary questioning style (choose one)\u00a0 COLUMN D<\/p>\n
A. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Panel
\nB. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Socratic, focusing on a few students per class
\nC. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Socratic, calling on many students per class
\nD. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Volunteers only
\nE. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Class discussion<\/p>\n
5)\u00a0 Characteristics of instructor (check all that apply)\u00a0 COLUMNS F – Z<\/p>\n
A. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Clear about content
\nB. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Unclear about content
\nC. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Clear about expectations
\nD. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Unclear about expectations
\nE. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Organized
\nF. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Disorganized
\nG. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Practical
\nH. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Theoretical
\nI. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Engaging
\nJ. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Boring
\nK. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Regurgitates the reading
\nL. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Adds meaningfully to\/builds usefully on the reading
\nM. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Does not use the reading
\nN. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Focuses on black letter law
\nO. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Focuses on theory, institutional design, politics, history, economics, etc.
\nP. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Focuses on his\/her personal views
\nQ. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Is open to disagreement from students
\nR. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Is not open to disagreement from students
\nS. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Is knowledgeable about the material
\nT. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Does not seem to know the material
\nU. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Is easily sidetracked by student questions\/comments<\/p>\n
6)\u00a0 Class time (check all that apply)\u00a0 COLUMNS AB – AE<\/p>\n
A. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Enhanced my understanding of the material
\nB. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Did not enhance my understanding of the material
\nC. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Lecture\/discussion is difficult to follow if you have not done the reading
\nD. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Lecture\/discussion is easy to follow independent of the reading<\/p>\n
7)\u00a0 Instructor availability (check all that apply)\u00a0 COLUMNS AG – AK<\/p>\n
A. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Available right before and\/or after class
\nB. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Available during office hours
\nC. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Seems enthusiastic and\/or proactive about interacting with students outside of class
\nD. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Seems reluctant and\/or too busy to interact with students outside of class
\nE. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0No basis for judgment<\/p>\n
8)\u00a0 Exam (choose one) COLUMN AL<\/p>\n
A. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The exam primarily reflected the material covered in the reading
\nB. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The exam primarily reflected the material covered in class
\nC. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The exam equally reflected the reading and the class discussion
\nD. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The exam did not fairly reflect the material covered in the course
\nE. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0I have not yet taken the exam
\nF. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0No exam in this class<\/p>\n
9)\u00a0 All things considered, if you had it to do over again, would you take this class? (choose one) COLUMN AM<\/p>\n
A. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Yes
\nB. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0No<\/p>\n
10)\u00a0 Your year\/program in school (choose one)\u00a0 COLUMN AN<\/p>\n
A. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a01L
\nB. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a02L
\nC. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a03L
\nD. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0LLM
\nE. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0SJD<\/p>\n
11)\u00a0 How much did you learn from this class? COLUMN AO<\/p>\n
A. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0This course gave me mastery of the law on this subject (i.e., I could write a good brief on this area right now)
\nB. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0This course added substantially to my understanding of the law on this subject
\nC. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0This course added marginally to my understanding of the law on this subject
\nD. \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0This course added nothing to my understanding of the law on this subject<\/p>\n
12)\u00a0 Comments (e.g., classes you would recommend taking before this course, anything you wish you had known in advance, information on papers required for course, any other miscellaneous comments)\u00a0 COLUMN AP<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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